Bambusa affinis

Bambusa affinis is a species of Bambusa bamboo, and a member of the grass family.

Description

A tropical bamboo in the grass family (Poaceae).

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Edible Uses

The shoots are eaten.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, SE Asia, Thailand,

Synonyms

Also Known As

Wa-puang

References (1)

• Kuhnlein, H. V., et al, 2009, Indigenous Peoples' food systems. FAO Rome p 170

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